Orange South Confidential: Questions arise after land is sold

Sunday

Oct 28, 2007 at 2:00 AM

There’s been a lot of Chester chatter about a piece of property right across from Town Hall that was sold recently by Orange County. Essentially, the county has been trying to sell the land for years after the previous owner didn’t pay property taxes, and this year someone finally bit.But some town officials weren’t happy about the property getting sold without them knowing.Quazi and Zareen Al-Tariq of Middletown bought the property for $200,000. Some have asked what the Al-Tariqs plan to do with the more than 30 acres of land.For now, nothing, Quazi Al-Tariq said.A local psychiatrist, he had been looking for a real estate investment when he bid upon the property, not even thinking that he would get it. When his bid was accepted, he even contemplated backing out, but was advised that it was a good investment, he said.For the time being, Quazi Al-Tariq will sit on the property, which he has not even seen yet, but mentioned the future possibility of industrial or residential uses.

It may be discolored, but Warwick officials say the water that’ll be pouring out of the town’s hydrants starting tomorrow night is not harmful.Just a little gross, maybe. Hydrant flushing will commence at 6 p.m. tomorrow and last until midnight, with repeats every night until all the hydrants are finished. So, if you have low water pressure this week, now you know why.

The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership dinner Nov. 9 at the Warwick Valley Country Club. Cocktails and appetizers will be served at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided.Duane Albro, chief executive officer of WVT, will give a presentation on “Technology – The Human Impact.” The chamber also will present the 2007 Outstanding Building Renovation Awards. Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. RSVP by Nov. 6. For more information, call 986-2720.